POTATO BEANS (Groundnuts)

Native Groundnuts – Potato Beans (Apios americana)
Nutritious, Versatile & Rich in Tradition

Our Native Groundnuts, also known as Potato Beans (Apios americana), are a hardy perennial vine producing strings of edible tubers that have been a traditional food source for centuries. Native to North America, they were once a staple for Indigenous peoples and early settlers, valued for their rich flavor, high nutrition, and reliable yields year after year.

When you purchase from us, you will receive ½ pound of fresh, plump tubers, carefully dug from our own garden just before shipping to ensure peak freshness, flavor, and vitality. These freshly harvested groundnuts are ready to plant in your garden or prepare in your kitchen.

The tubers have a nutty, earthy taste—similar to a cross between a potato and a peanut—and can be boiled, roasted, mashed, or added to soups and stews. Unlike potatoes, groundnuts are naturally higher in protein (up to three times more) and also contain complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. They are also a source of B vitamins, vitamin E, and beneficial oils.

Medicinal & Health Benefits:

• Supports Heart Health – Rich in potassium and magnesium, which help regulate blood pressure.

• Boosts Energy & Endurance – High-quality plant protein and slow-release carbohydrates provide sustained energy.

• Aids Digestion – Good source of dietary fiber for gut health.

• Blood-Building Properties – Iron content supports red blood cell production and circulation.

• Bone & Joint Health – Calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus support bone strength and repair.

• Antioxidant Protection – Contains vitamin E and phenolic compounds that help combat oxidative stress.

• Immune Support – Nutrient-dense profile helps strengthen overall immunity.

Groundnuts grow as a climbing vine with attractive leaves and clusters of small, fragrant flowers, making them both functional and ornamental. As a perennial crop, they return year after year, making them an excellent choice for sustainable and permaculture gardens. They are frost-hardy in USDA Zone 7 and can be planted in a wide range of soils, thriving in full sun to partial shade.

Whether you’re seeking a nutrient-rich food source, a piece of North American heritage, or a beautiful edible perennial for your garden, Native Groundnuts deliver beauty, flavor, and nourishment in one plant.